Midnight
“A Startling & Shocking Adventure - As Three College Students Take a Strange Detour to the Land of the LIVING DEAD!”
Synopsis
While hitchhiking to escape an abusive home life, a teenage girl is picked up by a couple on a camping trip. The trip turns deadly when a group of Satanists, hellbent on resurrecting their dead mother, attack the campers.
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Midnight Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1983
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John A. Russo
- Screenplay & Story
- John A. Russo
- Original Score
- Mike Mazzei
- Original Title
- Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Congregational Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John A. Russo
John A. Russo
Mike Mazzei
Paul McCollough
Paul McCollough
Dan Q. Kennis, Donald Redinger, Samuel M. Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
John A. Russo
Director
Donald Redinger
Producer
John A. Russo
Screenplay
Paul McCollough
Director of Photography
Paul McCollough
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Midnight about?
While hitchhiking to escape an abusive home life, a teenage girl is picked up by a couple on a camping trip. The trip turns deadly when a group of Satanists, hellbent on resurrecting their dead mother, attack the campers.
Who directed Midnight?
Midnight was directed by John A. Russo.
Who stars in Midnight?
The principal cast of Midnight includes Melanie Verlin, Lawrence Tierney, John Hall, Charles Jackson, Doris Hackney.
When was Midnight released and how long is it?
Midnight was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Midnight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Midnight was composed by Mike Mazzei.
Is Midnight based on a book or true story?
Midnight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John A. Russo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Midnight?
Midnight holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).